The Form House — Tops at Tipping

In 1994, The Form House's unique business drew the attention of the Pentzer Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Washington Water Power, a publicly held utility in Spokane, WA. The arm of Washington Water Power that invests in well-run companies, Pentzer purchased The Form House in March of 1994.

Pentzer's interest in The Form House doesn't surprise McGinnis. "We're in a niche market with long-term customer relationships," he says.